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Cefactam 1gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection

By VERITAZ HEALTHCARE LTD
1 Powder For Injection(s) in Dry Vial
MRP 101.98
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Cefactam 1gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection Description

Cefactam 1gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection contains a combination of two antibiotics sulbactam sodium and cefoperazone sodium as an active ingredient. It belongs to a class of penicillin and cep

halosporin antibiotics respectively.

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ContainsCefoperazone(500.0 Mg) + Sulbactam(500.0 Mg)
TherapyANTIBIOTIC
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uses

Uses of Cefactam 1gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection

  • Treatment of severe and serious bacterial infections such as respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, skin and soft tissue infection, joint and bone infection, uterus and ovaries.
contraindications

Contraindications of Cefactam 1gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection

  • If you are allergic to this medicine or any other antibiotics of Penicillin and Cephalosporin class or any of the ingredients of this medicine.
sideEffects

Side effects of Cefactam 1gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection

  • Loose stools
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Fever
  • Chills
  • Allergic reactions
  • Pain and tenderness at injection site
  • Rashes with redness of skin (maculopapular rash)
  • Pale red bumps and swelling in skin (urticaria)
  • Abnormal blood cell count.
precautionsAndWarnings

Precautions and Warnings of Cefactam 1gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection

pregnancy

Pregnancy

Q:
Can I take Cefactam 1gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection during pregnancy?
A:
  • No information is available about the safety of this medicine during pregnancy
  • Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, your doctor will tell you about the use of this medicine after assessing the benefits over risks.
breastfeeding

Breast Feeding

Q:
Can I take Cefactam 1gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection while breastfeeding?
A:
The components of this medicine passes into breast milk, inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding, your doctor will tell you on the use of this medicine after assessing the benefits over risks.
driving

Driving

Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Cefactam 1gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection?
A:
It is highly unlikely that this medicine will affect your ability to drive.
alcohol

Alcohol

Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Cefactam 1gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection?
A:
  • It is strictly advisable not to consume alcohol when you have taken this injection as it can cause reactions like flushing, sweating, headache or fast heart beats
  • Do not consume alcohol for at least five days after the last dose of this medicine.
otherGeneralWarnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
  • You have a history of severe allergic reaction to antibiotics
  • You have disease related to liver and kidney
  • You are taking blood-thinning medicines
  • You are suffering from diarrhoea when on treatment or even after discontinuing treatment
  • You notice abnormal bleeding.
modeOfAction

Mode of Action of Cefactam 1gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection

How Does It Work?

Cefactam 1gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection acts by killing the bacteria responsible for infections. However, bacteria make an enzyme (beta-lactamases), which can destroy cefoperazone. Sulbactam i...
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directionsForUse

Directions for Use of Cefactam 1gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection

This medicine will be given in a hospital by your doctor or nurse as an injection. Do not self inject this medicine.
interactions

Interactions of Cefactam 1gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection

Interactions with other medicines

  • There is limited information available on the interaction of this combination with other drugs. However, as this medicine contains sulbactam & cefoperazone, any interactions seen with these two compon...
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  • Medicines or solutions containing ethanol can cause flushing, sweating, headache and increased heartbeat
  • If you are taking an antibiotic that belongs to aminoglycoside class, it is advisable to monitor kidney functions regularly
  • Medicine used for the treatment of gout (probenecid).
storageAndDisposal

Storage and disposal of Cefactam 1gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection

  • Store this medicine below 25°C
  • Protect it from light
  • Keep it out of the reach of children
  • Any unused portion should not be stored and should be discarded properly.
dosage

Dosage of Cefactam 1gm Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection

Overdose

  • Your doctor or nurse will give this injection. Therefore it is less likely you shall receive more of this medicine
  • However, if you experience loose motions, nausea, vomiting, headache, fits, skin rashes and allergy immediately after taking this injection, inform your doctor as soon as possible.

Missed a Dose

  • You will be monitored by your doctor or nurse on when the injection should be given to you. It is unlikely that the dose will be missed. However, if you think your doctor or nurse might have missed a ...
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Content Details

WRITTEN BY
REVIEWED BY
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Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Q: I am an alcoholic. Can I take this medicine along with alcohol?

A: No, you cannot consume alcohol if you have taken this medicine. It is advisable not to drink alcohol after taking this medicine at least for a week as it can cause side effects like sweating, flushing, headache or fast heartbeat.
Product Details
Brand
CEFACTAM
Expires on or After
12/01/2025

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Last Updated on: 14 Jun 2023 | 04:28 PM (IST)

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